Contract Lab Technician – GMP & QC Focus

ACTalent; Chester (Delaware County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Laboratory Technician for a Chester, PA-based contract role. The ideal candidate will perform a broad range of wet chemistry and instrumental tests, calibrate equipment, and maintain meticulous data records.

You will collaborate with production to ensure product quality and regulatory compliance while managing daily testing tasks with minimal supervision. The position emphasizes GMP compliance, strong documentation, and the ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science with chemistry coursework; BS preferred.
• 2 years of industry experience in a laboratory/manufacturing setting.
• Hands-on wet chemistry skills and analytical testing experience.
• Ability to perform particle size, density, moisture and related tests.
• Experience with calibration and routine maintenance of instruments.
• Proficient in MS Excel and MS Access for data entry and analysis.
• Maintain accurate laboratory notebooks and electronic records.
• Sound judgment to evaluate results and take corrective actions.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience with SAP or ERP systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform a full range of laboratory functions including routine and specialized testing and calibration of equipment.
• Conduct pH, particle size, tap density, bulk density, absorption, moisture, titration, and surface tests.
• Sample and test the production process and adjust to maintain product quality.
• Carry out testing during changeovers to prevent cross-contamination and ensure quality.
• Perform finished product testing and release results to support planning and shipping.
• Maintain notebooks and computer files for traceable records.
• Maintain, calibrate and verify laboratory equipment to ensure accurate results.
• Monitor laboratory supplies to avoid interruptions in testing.
• Communicate with Production Operators to support quality and process adjustments.
• Conduct environmental testing for wastewater and plant effluent per permits.
• Evaluate results, identify deviations, and initiate corrective actions as needed.
• Maintain and update plant analytical data files using appropriate software.
• Work independently with minimal supervision while following procedures and GMP/quality standards.

Skills

Bachelors degree in science-related

Chemistry coursework

2 years laboratory/manufacturing exp

Wet chemistry skills

pH measurement

Titration

Particle size analysis

Calibration of lab instruments

MS Excel

MS Access

Accurate notebooks/data files

Independent work ability

Process parameter understanding

Good judgment in testing

Education

Bachelor of Science in chemistry or related

Bachelors degree in science-related field

Tools

SAP/ERP experience

Calibration equipment maintenance

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Laboratory Technician for a Chester, PA-based contract role. The ideal candidate will perform a broad range of wet chemistry and instrumental tests, calibrate equipment, and maintain meticulous data records.

You will collaborate with production to ensure product quality and regulatory compliance while managing daily testing tasks with minimal supervision. The position emphasizes GMP compliance, strong documentation, and the ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing